Proverbs 17:18 - The Message It’s stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills you can never pay. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A man void of good sense gives a pledge and becomes security for another in the presence of his neighbor. American Standard Version (1901) A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor. Common English Bible One with no sense shakes hands on a deal, securing a loan for a friend. Catholic Public Domain Version A foolish man will clap his hands, when he makes a pledge for his friend. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend. |